Written in very simple and easy-to-understand language for nursing students, the content of this book has been prepared as a textbook and exam study guide. The content has been supplemented with illustrations to facilitate quick review. It includes numerous tables on food values and daily requirements with important questions under 'Assess Yourself' provided at the end of each chapter to prepare the students for their university examinations.

SECTION 1: NUTRITION;Introduction to Nutrition; Review of Macro- and Micro-nutrition; Balanced Diet; Meal Planning; Food Hygiene/Sanitation; Food Adulteration; Cooking Methods; Food Preservation; SECTION 2: DIETETICS; Introduction to Dietetics; Diet in Sickness; Dietary Modifications; Diet Therapy for Perioperative Conditions;Diet Therapy in Fevers;Diet Therapy for Gastrointestinal Disorders;Diet Therapy for Liver Diseases;Diet Therapy for Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders; Diet Therapy for Urinary Disorders;Diet Therapy for Cardiovascular Disorders;Diet Therapy for Allergy;Diet Therapy for Respiratory Disorder;Nurse's Role in Diet Therapy;Fluid and Electrolytes; SECTION 3: INFANT AND CHILD NUTRITION;Nutritional Needs of Infants;Premature Infant Feeding; Weaning and Supplementary Feeding;Nutritional Assessment;Nutrition for a Sick Child;Child Nutrition Programs; SECTION 4: COMMUNITY NUTRITION;Community Nutrition;Nutritional Problems and Policies; Community Nutrition Programs;Community Nutritional Rehabilitation;Appendix;Previous Years' Question Papers;Glossary;Index;

Essentials of Nutrition and Dietetics for Nursing, 2/eJohn ; Jasmine This textbook explains the basic principles of nutrition and dietetics and their applications to health and disease. A concise, yet comprehensive text, Essentials of Nutrition and Dietetics for Nursing, is tailored to suit the Indian Nursing Council requirements for the B. Sc. Nursing Programme and has provided thousands of students with the latest information on nutrition. The first edition has received appreciation for its simplicity, clarity, brevity and user-friendly nature. This edition has been thoroughly revised and updated with the information on the current trends in nutrition and dietetics without changing its flavour. Both graduate and postgraduate students will find this book extremely useful in not only acquiring a thorough understanding of nutrition and dietetics, but also in preparing for their exams confidently.

Fundamentals of Human Nutrition is an authoritative overview that will help you understand the complex subject of human nutrition. This book is a digest of material from the highly successful Human Nutrition 11th edition. ‘Fundamentals’ is intended for a wide readership of students and practitioners who need a broad understanding of human nutrition, but for whom an in-depth knowledge is not essential. Students and practitioners of nursing, pharmacy, sports science, dentistry and other allied health professions, as well as the interested lay person, will benefit from its easy-to-follow, concise approach. Covers all key aspects of human nutrition Up to date with current issues Explains the epidemiology of diet and disease Considers factors affecting food production, trade and access Technical terms explained to help the non-specialist Comprehensive glossary aids understanding Key points summarise all chapters